John Roy Eggleston, 88, of Roxboro, died on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Born in Person County, he was the son of the late Joseph Jerome Eggleston and Mary Robinson Eggleston. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: James Eggleston, Tony Eggleston, Thurman Eggleston, Bernice Eggleston, Frances Duncan and Helen Long and his son-in-law, Douglas Randall (Randy) Rimmer.
Mr. Eggleston was a member of Somerset Baptist Church. He retired from Person County Parks and Recreation having served as the Director for many years.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Clayton Eggleston of the home; daughter, Jonsi Rimmer of Roxboro; sisters-in-law: Lela Barker of Semora and Lorene Eggleston of Roxboro; two grandchildren: Anna Love Rimmer of Raleigh and Corey R. Veil (Theo) of Black Mountain; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 at the Somerset Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Gearhart and the Dr. DuPre Sanders officiating. Private burial will be held in the Person Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held following the service in the fellowship hall and other times at the home of his daughter, Jonsi Rimmer (408 Clayton Ave. Roxboro, NC 27573).
Pallbearers will be Hank Barker, Tracey Barker, Tommy Eggleston, Allen Eggleston, Ricky Eggleston and Donald Long, Honorary pallbearers will be Blake McSherry, Scott Cates, Carl Chambers, Nickie Allen, Mark Blalock, Will Montgomery and Darrow Rimmer.
Memorials may be made to Somerset Baptist Church, 141 Somerset Church Road, Roxboro, NC 27573 or the Hock Family Pavilion, 4023 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704.
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